tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52994005648958868972023-03-17T13:00:47.666-04:00For RealA Step Into My LifeFunnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-85170383318637323142011-09-18T09:32:00.001-04:002011-09-18T09:32:56.221-04:00Those Angry Birds<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 361px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 398px;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have a great Sunday all...off to go get E and A ready for church...wish me luck.</div><br />
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Shop news..Things have picked up. I did get a few blankets and burp cloths listed I also listed a few other things that I had been sitting on. Who know baby food jars would be a huge seller, I've sold 64 so far with another 24 pre-ordered. I am waiting on a response from a lady in Singapore that is interested in a crocheted baby blanket as well as waiting on the final details and completion of an order for 50 cloths. All this with Christmas shopping just around the bend. <br />
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At home, I have been working on a few projects. I will post pictures of these as they are completed.<br />
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</div>3. Getting rid of a lot of "convenience" type food and replace with homemade. I will go more into this in future posts. I will share my take of creating convenience mixes and such at home. I picked up an eBook from The Hillbilly Housewife <a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/">http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/</a> that has tons of recipes for these items too. Next post I will share more on this in the next post. <br />
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I hope everyone has a great rest of the day. Right now I have a sink full of dishes to wash, some chicken enchiladas to make, and sheets to hang on the line. Hope to talk to you all soon.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-16703980028073590212011-05-11T15:10:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:28:48.608-04:00Hello AgainDoes anyone remember that movie? I use to love it...in fact I think I might have it in my box of VHS's buried somewhere in the dungeon (aka the basement). <br />
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So, I'm back for a quick hello. I don't have a lot of computer time right now. We only have 1 laptop and DH is starting his second book, so my computer time equal a couple quick stolen moments or when he isn't home. <br />
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It's been an amazing last month or two. God has been raining down blessings upon blessing on us, which has been wonderful. Although, he has always provided for us, it's been wonderful to not have to worry about where things are going to come from and when they are going to show up. One off the wall thing, was a serger was purchased for me. It's been at least a month now and I'm still extremely excited about this. I will be offering receiving blankets (some with crocheted edges, some without), burp cloths, baby wash cloths, "un" paper towels, and who knows what else. <br />
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So....I tried to add pictures...and it didn't work.....grrrrrr I will have to get into this and figure out how to upload pictures for you all, but not today.<br />
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Anyways...some sales of interest this week. Aldi has salad mix for .69, mushrooms for .49 (I picked up a bunch of these to slice and freeze), cucumbers for .29 and I think cherry tomatoes for .69. <br />
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That's all I've got for you today. Well that's not true...I was going to post a favorite throw together meal of mine but....since I can't get the pictures to work..it will wait. I was a good girl and took pictures last night (although I didn't make it very well, it still looked pretty...lol).<br />
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Hope you all have a blessed day, night..week...Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-60474540106174935522011-04-11T10:24:00.001-04:002011-04-11T10:29:19.430-04:00Just Another Manic MondayOkay, so maybe it's not a manic Monday. Actually it's a very laid back relaxing Monday. Seems like I've spent the past month go go going. Not fun. I long to spend more time at home but it seems there is always something calling me out. Anyways...off of that subject. It's been a fairly productive morning...sitting here now with A on my chest sleeping and E playing with my hair. I have also managed to clean the bathroom so far. Oh oh oh...I found the best cleaning product. Kaboom...AMAZING...it does exactly what the commerical says...I am in love. I have been trying to switch over to more natural cleaners...but wow...seriously...you can't beat this stuff. Spray it on, a couple minutes wipe it off and you have a super clean tub. Yup..love it. <br />
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Speaking of cleaning...do you have any tips for cleaning more naturally? I have been using vinegar and water for everything (except the bathtub..lol) with a little essential oil in it. It works great but the smell can still get to be a bit much when I go on an all day cleaning rampage. <br />
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My menu for this week has gotten all messed up so I will post that later in the week. Also...I know right off the top of my head that you can get super cheap Peter Pan peanut butter this week. It's $1.67 and there is a .50/1 coupon that can be printed. Also there is a Meijer Mealbox for $1.00/3. We go through peanut butter like crazy so it's good to be able to stock up at less than $1.00 each. <br />
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Well all...have a great day. Stay safe. Now..I think I might run off and make some Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-90690124136044204362011-04-05T10:55:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:55:15.293-04:00A Sunny Tuesday or maybe The Quest for ShoesGood Morning everyone. It looks to be a sunny Tuesday out, which is such an improvement over yesterday. I know rain is essential..but yuck. I was crazy enough to venture out yesterday as well. Not quite sure what I was thinking. I went searching for shoes, which for some reason for me is never an easy task. Like most woman, I really do love shoes, but my need to be practical always wins out. Do I really need those super cute little healed ankle boots? No matter how cute they are..not really, especially since I rarely dive into the world of heels anymore. I really do miss them...I love heels..but again..not practical in my jeans and t-shirts mommy world. The only time I get out of that mode is for church on Sunday..then it's jeans and a nice shirt, and even then heels aren't practical when the occasional need to chase a 3 year old comes into play. I did find an really cute pair of black and gray plaid but they don't fit at all...so back to the store they go, and the quest continues. <br />
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So, as promised, the menu for this week...I will start with this past Sunday<br />
Sunday - Breakfast sandwiches on homemade English Muffins<br />
Monday - Skipped...E had her first birthday party to go to<br />
Tuesday - Garlic Chicken and Noodle<br />
Wednesday - Steak Stir Fry<br />
Thursday - Chicken Cor'Don Blue and Baked Potato (Aldi has them for .99 each which to me is a good price, definitely cheaper than I can make them)<br />
Friday - Hot Dogs and Mac and Cheese<br />
Saturday - Taco's<br />
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I also had Baked Potato Soup on the menu...but I think that one will get thrown out this week. <br />
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So..that's it for today. I haven't even started to work on a grocery/coupon list for this week...I will try to post later in the week when I get it together. <br />
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Enjoy the sunshine while it's here. Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-79954349879905986762011-04-02T15:18:00.000-04:002011-04-02T15:18:57.903-04:00I'm Back....I think???Yup...that says it..I'm back...I think..maybe???? In case you haven't noticed I've changed the name of the blog and we are going to go in a whole other direction. How about instead of my shop (which is set on vacation indefinitely at this point), we talk for real? I will share life things...from our monthly dinner plans, shopping lists, recipes, E's crazy antics, A's sweet nature, my crazy ideas and everything in between. <br />
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So, where have I been this past year? It's been a ride that is for sure. We started working full time ministry, we got pregnant and had baby A (who is almost 3 months now) and I guess a bunch of other stuff in between. <br />
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At this moment I am cherishing the precious few moments of quiet I have everyday. Everyone is sleeping...well except A who is multi-tasking eating and sleeping. I'm looking at my pile of work on the other couch calling my name...April's menu, so recipes, recipe book, and magazines are scattered all over while I strive to achieve the balance of new recipes, old favorites and of course the tolerated. On the menu for tonight? Pizza Empanadas. <br />
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Yup..that totally is not my picture, grabbed it from a recipe, but hey...it sure looks yummy right?<br />
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So...I think I'm going to get back with my menu planning. I will share what I come up with later in the week (hopefully).Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-32871676314460310552010-01-20T08:43:00.002-05:002010-01-20T08:56:23.058-05:00Cheap-O MealMany of you already know that I am a coupon person, while I haven’t mastered it yet, I do the best I can right now. So with that, I tend to laugh at commercials and advertisements that talk about meals at ONLY $2.00 a serving. I started thinking about how much does it really cost to make meals from our normal rotation. Since there are so many people hurting right now, I thought it might be fun to break down some of these meals to their true (or almost true) costs and give the recipe.<br />
We will start with what we had last night, very simple and very cheap<br />
Chicken and Rice<br />
1.5 cups of rice (3/4 of a one pound bag at 1.29) .96<br />
2 Chicken Thighs (cooked and shredded) (1/2 of 1 package on clearance at 1.78) .89<br />
3 Cups Chicken Broth (3/4 of a 32 ounce container 2.09) 1.56<br />
2 Tbsp Margarine (32 Tbsp in box at .69) .04<br />
1.2 an onion (diced) (I have no idea how much I paid for a bag or how many were in the bag so I’m just assigning a value until I have to buy onions again) .25<br />
Salt and Pepper (any rounding that was done above would cover the cost of this)<br />
Melt butter, then sauté onion and rice in large pan (with lid) until rice has browned, pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, cook for 15 – 20 mins (until done). Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. <br />
I served this with 1/2 a bag of corn which I got free this past weekend..Kroger had it on sale for 1.00 and combined with a .50/1 coupon that doubled..free and 1 Tbsp of margarine for .02<br />
Entire meal 3.72 which counting it as 4 servings (there are 3 of us but dh eats a ton so the rice was really more than 4..we did toss some as I undercooked ours so it was kind of yucky) <br />
A total of .93 per serving<br />
I hope that helps some people. If you would like to continue to see article like this, please let a comment below, so I know people are interested.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-75428608332787586362010-01-14T06:47:00.000-05:002010-01-14T06:47:50.327-05:00New CommunityHi Everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know about a great new community that was suggested to me yesterday. My Craft Corner...it's a great group. A ton of people all talking and sharing ideas. It's an easy to use site and the people really are wonderful and very welcoming...not at all clichey as many of these type's of places can be. I urge you, to check it out. It's free. <a href="http://www.mycraftcorner.com/">http://www.mycraftcorner.com/</a> tell them funnyface sent you when you sign up.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-76132485533299533862010-01-08T07:55:00.001-05:002010-01-08T07:55:29.525-05:00Just a Quickie<p>Hi Everyone.  WoW..I'm a deadbeat as I really don't have anything to say today.  I am homebound today, which is great for creative time, but I'm getting a little stir crazy.  DH has to take my car when the weather turns nasty since his doesn't hand the snow/ice at all.  </p> <p>With being trapped however, I have managed to get 4 new listings up with new products.   I hope you like.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38043021"><img alt="Crochet Cotton Child Bath/Shower Puff, Lazy Daisy" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.114373320.jpg" width="205" height="124" /></a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38041256"><img alt="Crochet Cotton Facial Puff, Lazy Daisy" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_430xN.114370661.jpg" width="170" height="163" /></a></p> <p>Child Size Bath Puff, Lazy Daisy        Facial Bath Puff, Lazy Daisy</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38039341"><img alt="4 Inch Cotton Pads, Facial Scrubbies, Lazy Daisy" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.114361904.jpg" width="182" height="136" /></a>          </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>4 Inch Facial Scrubbies, Lazy Daisy      </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38036051"><img alt="2 Inch Cotton Pads, Cotton Ball Replacements, Set of 9, Lazy Daisy" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_430xN.114358315.jpg" width="165" height="147" /></a></p> <p>2 Inch Cotton Ball Replacements, Lazy Daisy</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for looking</p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-7610144633175633452010-01-01T07:15:00.000-05:002010-01-01T07:15:16.013-05:00Happy New YearHello 2010. I wish everyone a happy, healthy and blessed 2010. May all your goals/resolutions and dreams for the new year come true. <br />
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For me as I mentally review 2009, it was a rough year with great heartache and sorrow but with that was an equal amount of pure joy and excitement. I could never wish a year away (although it sounds good) because then I would be wishing away all the positives along with the negative and wishing away a year of growth in many ways. For 2010 my goal is simple..to be better..a better wife, a better mother, a better friend..gernerally better at everything. To set clear goals for each day, to work smarter not harder, to spend more time with daughter and less time doing pointless activities, to set my schedule in a way that allows me to get things done in all areas of my life. My prayer for the new year is that God would bless us with another baby very quickly, to not have the months of hope and disapoint that tends to go with trying. Overall,through everything, I really just want to be positive light to those around me, to affect peoples lives for the positive, that people will see Christ's love through me. Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-30166276029122841212009-12-29T07:58:00.000-05:002009-12-29T07:58:26.709-05:00A Quick NoteHi all...sorry..it's been almost a month. A lot has happened again. We moved into the new house a little over a week ago, so it was a crazy week trying to make the house liveable for family coming in for Christmas. I will post pictures of the finished project as soon as we are done setting everything up..it might take a little while since there are quite a few things we need to get. <br />
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On another sad note..a couple days after my last post we lost the baby. So, it's been a very sad time for me however having this house to finish so we could move in and now all the work that still lays ahead has helped. We have picked ourselves back up and are trying again..DH is actually the one really pushing for it..which is a little odd...I think this has actually helped him get over his fear of the whole process and realize how fragile of a process it really is and how each baby is a blessed miracle. <br />
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I'm hoping to get back into the full swing of things after the New Year..some new things to look forward to..facial puffs, child size bath puffs, reusable cotton balls, and facial scrubbies. Of course we will be keeping up with all the original bath puffs and dish cloths as well. Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-62434856985514021582009-12-04T06:39:00.001-05:002009-12-04T06:39:25.098-05:00Rough Couple of Weeks<p>So..last time I wrote I was super excited about the new house.  My mom was here for almost a week and we got a ton accomplished..but there was still so much to do.  Then on the 20th, we got some awesome news but it threw a huge halt on everything painting wise.  I’m pregnant..it was a planned surprise..we have been trying but I guess you never expect it to be that month..or at least I don’t.  So..the last couple weeks have been filled with tons of stress trying to find people to help finish up the house..with only a little success.  So now we are 1 hopefully 2 weeks out from moving (we prefer the 2 but our current landlord might want us out in 1) and have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and some cutting in and trim to do.  BUT let’s add another level to all of this.  Eager to get the Doctor process underway I go in for the pregnancy blood test to get receive results that my numbers weren’t high enough and I needed to retake the test..great..not problem..retake the test last Wednesday but because of the Holiday I didn’t get the results until Tuesday afternoon this week..they didn’t double..had to go in and take another test this past Wed..the doubled but in a week they should have been A LOT higher...yikes..so they bring me in for an Ultra Sound yesterday to find out what was going on, very thankful they didn’t make me wait and just fit me in.  Go in..have to talk to the midwife first because the nurses could tell I’m a wreck..she pretty much prepares me that I’m miscarrying..go in for the ultra sound..first thing she announces..there’s a HEARTBEAT!!!  I just started sobbing on the table (not that I hadn’t been all day) and luckily dh was able to make it while I was in there and the technician was wonderful enough to show him the baby and let him hear it as well.   HUGE amounts of stress for nothing..I understand that they do the numbers because that’s the earliest indication that something is wrong..but wow. So I am very very thankful that we have a healthy baby developing..and I am due on July 31st.  :) </p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-91519814403693079632009-11-16T07:09:00.002-05:002009-11-16T07:13:26.987-05:00Pictures of the New HouseI went through and took pictures of the new house. Very exciting. I will post pictures room by room as I am work on them otherwise I would end up clogging up this whole post with so many pictures. <br />
To start here are the pictures of the original Dining Room/Living Room. We have accomplished a lot already. All of the wallpaper has been removed and a subfloor was put down since the existing hardwood was in horrible shape and the carpet would not even lay well on it. We are going to start priming and painting today. The colors for the room are Vanilla Brandy with Weeping Willow accent walls. I’m not going to tell you the actual colors..you will just have to wait and see ;). Hopefully will be posting pictures of the completed area (minus carpet which is being installed on the 30th) within a few days. <br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SwFBDvyVVyI/AAAAAAAAALs/wfeiPsTVS5Q/s1600-h/DSCN3011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSCN3011" border="0" height="184" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SwFBE_bfvkI/AAAAAAAAALw/qupm9Q1DH5w/DSCN3011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSCN3011" width="244" /></a> Fireplace that Unfortunately does not work.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-63612296076200633512009-11-10T15:35:00.001-05:002009-11-10T15:35:52.899-05:00A New to Us House<p>I’m really excited about a new project I am undertaking.  We have decided that we are going to move into a different house. We are renters..<em>for now</em>..so it’s easy.  The house we live in right now is very nice..only about 4 or 5 years old.  Huge compared to what we came from..very nice neighborhood..very nice neighbors..in fact there was 4 other young families from our church around us. But..there are a couple of downfalls.  1. and the most influential..all of this comes with a larger price tags..rent while not high is stretching us a little to far and keep us from being able to do anything and enjoy some fun things.  2. no back yard..well a landing strip of a back yard which is controlled by the association so no baby pool and not leaving the little slide out so summer fun was a bummer for us just because of the pain of pulling things out every time we wanted to go out many times for just a few minutes.</p> <p>So..anyways..the house are moving into is OLD and needs a TON of work.  It’s a duplex house..which is a down fall..but the rent makes up for it..almost half of what we are paying now..YAY.  So..what’s the new and big project..um..the house needs a lot of work and guess who is going to be doing some of it..or a lot of it..at least doesn’t need a strong male or to be professionally done.  I have wall paper to remove, 8 rooms plus a stairway and hallway to paint, cabinetry to paint and a ton of cleaning.  Okay..so maybe not a TON of work for me..but did I mention that all this needs to be done with my 2 yr old in tow and as quickly as possible so that we are moving at the latest by mid December..add on top of that Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving, and my shop which I really hoping picks up very soon.  The really fun thing about all of this is..I get to pick out the paint colors, we get to do whatever we want to the house as long as it increases the value of the house.  Oh and the majority of everything in the house will be new..carpets, floors, windows, vanities..lighting and the list goes on and on.  The one big downfall is..is tiny kitchen and I love to cook.but even that is fixable with a couple extra pieces in there. </p> <p>So, I am very excited about all of this..I will be taking pictures of the new place tomorrow and posting them soon and I really hope you will follow along with this project with me.</p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-52445902432939453112009-11-09T09:06:00.001-05:002009-11-09T09:06:56.717-05:0045 Days to Christmas - Random Etsy Search – Red Apple<p>So, I thought it might be fun with the holiday season baring down on to post some Etsy finds.  Hopefully this will help to give you some ideas for your holiday shopping. I also started my search around page 20 for items that have been lost in the shuffle.</p> <p>For this search I used the term “red apple”. I am planning on putting together a gift basket using some homemade canned apple pie filling, some crumble/crisp topping in a jar, and some random other apple items. </p> <p>Here is a few items that I found – click on title to be brought the item listing or go to the shop using the shop link.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33875203">Apple Jacket – Hand knit red</a> - <a href="http://www.jacquelineknits.etsy.com">www.jacquelineknits.etsy.com</a></p> <p>$14.00</p> <p><img alt="Apple Jacket - Hand Knit Red" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.100346226.jpg" width="271" height="204" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33866707&ref=sr_gallery_19&&ga_search_query=red+apple&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=21&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">4 oz Apple Spice Soy Upcycled Jar Candle</a> – <a href="http://www.chicearth.etsy.com">www.chicearth.etsy.com</a></p> <p>$5.00</p> <p><img alt="4oz Apple Spice Soy Upcycled Jar Candle" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.100318101.jpg" width="275" height="185" /></p> <p><a href="Travel Lunch Set- Mini bag and Petit Sandwich bag with Napkin, listing #33794603">Travel Lunch Set – Mini Bag, Petit Sandwich Bag with Napkin</a> – <a href="http://www.Evelynfields.etsy.com">www.Evelynfields.etsy.com</a></p> <p>$16.50</p> <p><img alt="Travel Lunch Set- Mini bag and Petit Sandwich bag with Napkin" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.100075243.jpg" width="252" height="207" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16696598&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=red+apple&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=27&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Apple Birdhouse Gourd</a> – <a href="http://www.houseofgourds.etsy.com">www.houseofgourds.etsy.com</a></p> <p>$32.00</p> <p><img alt="Apple Birdhouse gourd" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92413452.jpg" width="249" height="217" /></p> <p><a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33532910&ref=sr_gallery_9&&ga_search_query=red+apple&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=41&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">1/4 Pound Dried Red Apple Slices</a> – <a href="http://www.layla.etsy.com">www.layla.etsy.com</a></p> <p>$4.25</p> <p><img alt="1/4 Pound Dried Red Apple Slices" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.99193915.jpg" width="243" height="233" /></p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-90403943936642234252009-11-04T06:57:00.001-05:002009-11-04T06:57:55.830-05:00Halloween<p>I thought I would post a couple Halloween pictures.  This was the first year we have taken DD trick or treating.  It was super cute.  She is very shy so it was hard getting her to say anything walking up to the doors until she figured out what was going on.  Then she would walk down the street saying treat..treat..treat..  When we would get up to the door there was a 50/50 chance that she would say anything, she would however reach right into the candy bowl, even when people were handing her the candy.  Luckily everyone people seemed to think she was cute enough, not to care.  It was a fun time while it lasted and she is excited for her “purse” of treats.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsMZJTKnI/AAAAAAAAAK8/mvIlSjO3nWk/s1600-h/DSCN2981%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2981" border="0" alt="DSCN2981" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsMgYSKQI/AAAAAAAAALA/vDdCaO90h0Y/DSCN2981_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="181" height="140" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsNaQOlvI/AAAAAAAAALE/TBXV1OEbgy4/s1600-h/DSCN2986%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2986" border="0" alt="DSCN2986" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsNo22vGI/AAAAAAAAALI/yRZWw-ZkX-8/DSCN2986_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" height="147" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsObOH38I/AAAAAAAAALM/hr-tm5Yfr0Q/s1600-h/DSCN2987%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2987" border="0" alt="DSCN2987" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsOqDvCcI/AAAAAAAAALQ/aTmXdaPbKOE/DSCN2987_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="197" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsPc6JW8I/AAAAAAAAALU/mlfGFzcJ4pw/s1600-h/DSCN2990%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2990" border="0" alt="DSCN2990" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SvFsQ2gLsbI/AAAAAAAAALY/ZHDb1iUvAAw/DSCN2990_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="145" /></a></p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-18898455737247947292009-10-30T07:14:00.002-04:002009-10-30T07:18:55.518-04:00Busy Busy BusyI have been frantically working the last week or so on my first consignment deal, which I am super excited about. You will find us at Dreaming Tree Studio’s in Kentucky. Their grand opening is November 4th. I’m really hoping for good things from this. I am sending out 10 bath puffs and 10 soap savers today. If these are successful I will be adding washcloths and possibly facial scrubbies (once I get the pattern worked out) as well. We are very excited and hoping to have more consignment deals in the future. Here are the bath puffs, I was going to take a picture of all the soap savers as well, however, dh ran out the door this morning, taking the camera with him. Oh, and I finally found a shop to do tags for me at a very reasonable price. She is awesome to work with. <a href="http://www.jerseygirlgraphics.etsy.com/">http://www.jerseygirlgraphics.etsy.com/</a> <br />
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Another item I have been working on like crazy is a custom order blanket. It’s turning out very nice and I am more than 2/3 done. I am hoping to be able to finish it this week or early next week. I’m thinking about creating a listing for a custom/create your own blanket. I’m going to list out prices by foot/color..for example. $8.00 a foot for 1 color plus a trim color..$10.00 a foot for 2 colors..and so on. Not sure how to list it just yet though.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SurKhKof67I/AAAAAAAAAK0/lzuStgTQCF4/s1600-h/DSCN2922%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSCN2922" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SurKhRx76MI/AAAAAAAAAK4/Ze77_79TsdU/DSCN2922_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSCN2922" width="229" /></a> <br />
I am also excited to have won a custom order for crochet squares. I will be creating 50 squares for her using her pattern for half of them. She will then turn it into a blanket. I’m hoping if this turns out well to be able to do more work for her down the line. <br />
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So, it has been a busy week.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-22495788861376983842009-10-21T07:09:00.000-04:002009-10-21T07:09:51.861-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St7r0wLc2xI/AAAAAAAAAKk/lDV8E2i9Rvw/s1600-h/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St7r0wLc2xI/AAAAAAAAAKk/lDV8E2i9Rvw/s400/034.JPG" vr="true" /></a><br />
</div>Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-21665583983481783942009-10-20T07:13:00.001-04:002009-10-20T07:13:17.768-04:00E’s Birthday – Part 3 – The Party<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bHfIimVI/AAAAAAAAAJA/XIXKDfP1XM8/s1600-h/DSCN27932.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2793" border="0" alt="DSCN2793" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bHtr1K3I/AAAAAAAAAJE/UVF0aGBJMD0/DSCN2793_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" />Trying</a> to blow out the candle</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bIVpgmHI/AAAAAAAAAJI/hc6ZzzNIUas/s1600-h/DSCN27975.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2797" border="0" alt="DSCN2797" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bI7qzurI/AAAAAAAAAJM/G1-oCK82_ps/DSCN2797_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bJXVVvDI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/18A1MvnKRxw/s1600-h/DSCN27972.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2797" border="0" alt="DSCN2797" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bJy7mK1I/AAAAAAAAAJU/EjUuPIK3Qpk/DSCN2797_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> More Cake</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bKismSZI/AAAAAAAAAJY/aNjK20XMSxw/s1600-h/DSCN28082.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2808" border="0" alt="DSCN2808" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bK5IOPyI/AAAAAAAAAJc/dGulriuDZqI/DSCN2808_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> The start of presents</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bLaUQ_jI/AAAAAAAAAJg/6IP1Rhssp-Q/s1600-h/DSCN28242.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2824" border="0" alt="DSCN2824" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bLz-GbTI/AAAAAAAAAJk/oWcsV8_e2MU/DSCN2824_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> Middle of presents..she love clothes</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bMdEEdcI/AAAAAAAAAJo/ZqBRwxHlDKY/s1600-h/DSCN28492.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2849" border="0" alt="DSCN2849" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bMsm67QI/AAAAAAAAAJs/fGcBFi-BZX8/DSCN2849_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> She loves her babies highchair</p> <p>*****Her Actual Birthday*****</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bNbJkakI/AAAAAAAAAJw/qbJ1sXyGpFs/s1600-h/DSCN28662.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2866" border="0" alt="DSCN2866" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bN7nlzSI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/kM7mQZCyeTc/DSCN2866_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> Playing with Playdoh in her new booster seat</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bOUBSqlI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/-tIaeKZKL3U/s1600-h/DSCN28712.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2871" border="0" alt="DSCN2871" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bO919JrI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/z5HD5KeUX-Y/DSCN2871_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> Wiping her hands after even more cake</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bPQYFLvI/AAAAAAAAAKA/T29fASQ5f9o/s1600-h/DSCN28762.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2876" border="0" alt="DSCN2876" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bPvX2wiI/AAAAAAAAAKE/1BBI5obTuqI/DSCN2876_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> Rearranging her presents</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bQbibUII/AAAAAAAAAKI/S6U_4GFd414/s1600-h/DSCN28792.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2879" border="0" alt="DSCN2879" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bQraaFPI/AAAAAAAAAKM/ZYZ28EDDPeo/DSCN2879_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bRJDqC8I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Zr2vz1Kgq04/s1600-h/DSCN28822.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2882" border="0" alt="DSCN2882" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bRjChkvI/AAAAAAAAAKU/nu00CHi_ieY/DSCN2882_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> actually opening presents (I think that’s the first time she really did it herself)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bSGZEiOI/AAAAAAAAAKY/eWcaeJJ4h4o/s1600-h/DSCN28842.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2884" border="0" alt="DSCN2884" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bSqOT-mI/AAAAAAAAAKc/qkV5mmg0SKQ/DSCN2884_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> End  day of the..my attempt to capture the t-shirt, however if just never worked..she moves too fast.</p> <p> </p> <p>That is is..thanks for looking..I will plaque you no longer with my DD’s birthday.  </p> <p>Quick note about the shop, my mom made this really neat table runner..it will work for Halloween and fall.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32653438"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSCN2896" border="0" alt="DSCN2896" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/St2bTBzYhNI/AAAAAAAAAKg/yGFjAAKQTkQ/DSCN28963.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-16873874451238595712009-10-19T07:18:00.001-04:002009-10-19T07:18:46.021-04:00E’s Birthday – Part 2 – The Cake<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLCUdXsVI/AAAAAAAAAIo/eXMkIbWDgm0/s1600-h/DSCN2779%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2779" border="0" alt="DSCN2779" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLC09sw1I/AAAAAAAAAIs/kXMGfwscsBI/DSCN2779_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>So..this is what happens when you turn your back on a two year old within reaching distance of the cake.  Completely unaware that she had noticed the cake, and that she could reach it if she moved her chair, I turned my focus on cleaning off the top of the refrigerator.  Bad move mama.  I turned around to see her chewing on something..my heart stops a for a moment because I don’t know what..and then I see it..the hole that was impossible to cover up.  </p> <p>Believe or not, that is not the end of the saga.  The next day, after I had disastrously decorate the cakes (went the easy way of using store bought frosting..what a mess)..had one of the cakes sitting in the refrigerator..turned around to grab something off the counter to put in the fridge..and what happens..ANOTHER HOLE..she decided to taste test AGAIN..had a big old handful of frosting and cake the she was licking off her fingers.  UGH!!!  I know it’s my own fault for turning my back but I didn’t realize again that she would grab it in the literally 2 seconds I turned my back.  The positive note is that it was the same cake as the other hidden hole and of course it creates a great story and the grandparents loved it.  I tried to take a picture of “the cake” however the picture did not turn out.  You can kind of make out a little bit of the whole on the bottom right wing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLDfrTYiI/AAAAAAAAAIw/4oImddDIRp8/s1600-h/DSCN2789%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2789" border="0" alt="DSCN2789" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLEHEQrnI/AAAAAAAAAI0/t9gdAFVZkgs/DSCN2789_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>Here is the other cake that was not tasted ahead of time</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLEx37utI/AAAAAAAAAI4/SFFExZVdObs/s1600-h/DSCN2788%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2788" border="0" alt="DSCN2788" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StxLFbJ5z-I/AAAAAAAAAI8/51U9eHk1gJ4/DSCN2788_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Keep an eye out for part 3..loads of pictures of the actual event.</p> <p>Okay, so on a quick side note, you may have noticed that I am posting less often.  I pulled back from being on the computer so much last week (or at least tried).  I’m going to be working on stepping back a little, spending more time creating and more focused time with E. </p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-47211427494629266002009-10-13T07:30:00.001-04:002009-10-13T07:30:09.518-04:00E’s Birthday Weekend – Part One<p>Erica’s party was this past weekend and her actual birthday was yesterday.  There are so many fun things to share that it will definitely take a few entries, unless of course you all want to read a book. </p> <p>So, let’s start with the rocker and the story behind it.</p> <p>Here is it..the original version (well almost, I did start sanding it before I remembered to take a picture):</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRks10V9zI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/Pehz2PyxFuw/s1600-h/DSCN2466%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2466" border="0" alt="DSCN2466" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRktQ1v9sI/AAAAAAAAAIU/dChAhBBOEHQ/DSCN2466_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p>When deciding on Erica’s name, I got the middle name (Grace, after my Grandmother and my middle name), DH was allowed to choose the first name.  It was around this time that he began talking to our neighbor while outside doing lawn work and such.  When he found out her name was Erica, he decided that was it, that is what our daughters name should be.  So, he says that she is named after her..of course me..I say she was the inspiration for the name.  Anyways, she decided to move the spring after E was born. While cleaning out her garage she found this rocker that was hers when she was little, she decided to give it to us for Erica. So..that is the story behind the rocker.  Obviously, we had to wait until the right time to give it to Erica, which we decided would be her second birthday.  </p> <p>Here is the refinished piece (with her baby doll sitting in it waiting for her):</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRkuBr8zHI/AAAAAAAAAIY/GGgfv-9WYbI/s1600-h/DSCN2783%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2783" border="0" alt="DSCN2783" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRkuvEMdJI/AAAAAAAAAIc/--o8kpbnCsY/DSCN2783_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>Her sitting in it with bunny and her doll (two things that are carried everywhere we go):</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRkvce_w1I/AAAAAAAAAIg/b3eroaVPR1M/s1600-h/DSCN2802%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2802" border="0" alt="DSCN2802" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/StRkwH_z_7I/AAAAAAAAAIk/Y0uGYLFiBog/DSCN2802_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Keep an eye for part two for the cake incident.  </p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-1180131855338528672009-10-07T07:46:00.001-04:002009-10-07T07:46:24.238-04:00Wordless Wednesday<p><a href="http://www.awwpix.com/pictures/12/Cute_Pictures_238.htm"><img title="Cute Pictures #12" alt="Cute Pictures #12" src="http://www.awwpix.com/_pics/Cute_Pictures_238/Cute_Pictures_23812_s.jpg" width="239" height="239" /></a></p> <p><a title="http://www.awwpix.com/" href="http://www.awwpix.com/">http://www.awwpix.com/</a></p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-7876351009142848952009-10-06T08:47:00.000-04:002009-10-06T08:47:13.445-04:00Yikes..it's been awhile and Recipe TuesdayLast week I was in a hunt for a tshirt for my daughter's 2nd birhtday party coming up this weekend. I had planned on putting her in a real pretty fuffy dress but then I realized how silly that would be for a very relaxed family party, so I went on a hunt. Having a very tough September financially, nonexistent sales, and trying to put together a party all meant that I really need to do a trade for the shirt or she was going to be stuck in the dress. After days of begging and pleading, the wonderful lady at <a href="http://www.planetofsmiles.etsy.com/">http://www.planetofsmiles.etsy.com/</a> volunteered to design a shirt for me. With timing as it was she emailed me the design to be able to do the transfer ourselved. This was such a huge blessing to me. Please if you have a few moments take a look at her shop. She has a ton of differnt designs.<br />
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As for the attempt to reach 50 items....I made it to 48, between weather not cooperating and camera battery issues I just couldn't get there (and of course it didn't help that I obsessed over the tshirt), however I do have a couple more items that are ready to list right now, I just need to photo them, so they should be up this week. <br />
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Recipe Tuesday....BBQ Chicken Wraps (A favorite of mine...found in Kraft Food Magazine and online)<br />
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1 each large green and red pepper, cut into strips (4 cups) <br />
1 large onion, thinly sliced (1 cup) <br />
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips <br />
1/3 cup BBQ Sauce <br />
4 whole wheat tortillas (10 inch), warmed <br />
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese<br />
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COOK and stir vegetables in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until no longer pink. Stir in barbecue sauce; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. <br />
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SPOON chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up. Cut diagonally in half to serve.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-87446092619026993372009-09-29T10:37:00.001-04:002009-09-29T10:47:34.056-04:00Recipes Tuesday - Apples for AlllCan you catch the theme for this week??<br />
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Follow the links for the original recipes on <a href="http://www.allrecipes.com/">http://www.allrecipes.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sarahs-Applesauce/Detail.aspx">Sarah's Applesauce</a><br />
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped<br />
3/4 cup water<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
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1.In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher. <br />
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Notes from me: I reduce the amount of water to about 1/4 - 1/2 cup as I like a thicker sauce. I also cook for a longer peirod of low, not sure if this helps the flavors meld or not. I also run the cooked apples through the blender or food processor so for a smooth sauce. I also don't measure my cinnamon..I just go by smell :) <br />
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Bonus Recipes - I have not tried this yet but am going to tomorrow with the abundance of applesauce I have <br />
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<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Applesauce-Bars/Detail.aspx?prop31=1">Applesauce Bars</a> <br />
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1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened<br />
2/3 cup brown sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 cup applesauce<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<br />
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar<br />
3 tablespoons margarine, melted<br />
1 tablespoon milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
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1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. <br />
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2.In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. <br />
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3.Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. <br />
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4.In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299400564895886897.post-72857682092385839912009-09-28T08:08:00.001-04:002009-09-28T08:08:18.155-04:00Apple Fest and the Quest<p>We visited a local apple farm this past Saturday for the annual Apple Festival.  It was raining that day, that misty one minute downpour the next type of rain, but we ventured out anyways..it was a one day thing and we didn’t want to miss it.  All in all it was a nice time, they had a petting farm that was fun for E, she ran around calling the goats puppy, over to the lama that was having a sneezing fit, and of course the cow that liked to lick.  I’m really hoping that next year there will me more to it, for all the hype that I kept hearing about there was really not much to do for the $3 a person to get in.  I also decided to pick some apples while we were there, that was fun and I ended up with a huge bag of apples ending up being 24lbs, not bad at all for $8.  I will up to ears making applesauce and hopefully some sautéed apples to can.</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SsCnKn4gI-I/AAAAAAAAAIA/fqRscng3Nv0/s1600-h/DSCN2641%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2641" border="0" alt="DSCN2641" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SsCnLnIPuLI/AAAAAAAAAIE/rEtNGKxxFQQ/DSCN2641_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>Onto the quest, I have a new goal for the store this week.  My plan is to hit 50 items by the end of the week.  I am at 39 right now.  I have 10 items ready to list including 3 new bath puffs, 3 new soap savers (in fun colors), the first snowman hanging, a set of gift tags, a new doily, and a set of dishcloths.  So, that leaves one new item to create or find that I haven’t listed already.  I’m very excited about reaching this new point.  </p> <p>Items listed over the weekend (click on the picture to view listing):</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31623757"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCN2356" border="0" alt="DSCN2356" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SsCnMFH9VBI/AAAAAAAAAII/Nj8S0LcLBSM/DSCN2356%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="156" height="119" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31623305"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Lavender Haze 1" border="0" alt="Lavender Haze 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ah3ew9MLk34/SsCnMcxpcPI/AAAAAAAAAIM/vvwWz4OPQ7U/Lavender%20Haze%201%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="148" height="129" /></a></p> Funnyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717163497148077793noreply@blogger.com0